An RPF constable on the Jaipur-Mumbai Express train opened fire, killing four passengers, including an ASI RPF. Reportedly, an RPF constable fired into a moving passenger train near Palghar.
On Monday, July 31 at approximately 5:23 a.m., an incident occurred in coach B5 of train 12956. The destination of the train was Mumbai, and it left Jaipur.
The accused RPF officer, identified as Chetan, has been taken into custody. According to reports, four persons were murdered in the shooting incident, including an RPF ASI.
Images of the train where the shooting occurred.
Four people were shot dead in the firing incident inside the Jaipur Express train (12956). The accused has been arrested.
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— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2023
An RPF constable opened fire inside a moving Jaipur Express Train after it crossed Palghar Station. He shot one RPF ASI and three other passengers and jumped out of the train near Dahisar Station. The accused constable has been detained along with his weapon. More details…
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Chetan, who was on escort duty, shot ASI Tika Ram Meena, who was in command of the escorts. The officer protected the train as it traveled from Surat to Mumbai.
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Between Dahisar and Mira Road is where the alleged RPF member, Chetan, opened fire. At about 5 in the morning, Palghar Railway Station was passed by the train.
The DRM of Mumbai, Neeraj Verma, informed the media of the tragic incident and added that the deceased people’s families had been notified.
#UPDATE | Four casualties, including the ASI have been reported in the firing incident inside the Jaipur Express train (12956). The accused has been arrested. DCP North GRP has been informed: Railway Protection
Force— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2023
Officer Chetan Kumar, who pulled the trigger that killed four persons, dropped to the ground near Dahisar and fled before being apprehended by RPF/Bhayandar. A full report will be submitted to DCP North GRP as the investigation is complete.